
Lori Smith, LPC
About me
I am seeing women mid 20's to mid 40's primarily dealing with life’s adjustments, transitions, anxiety, and those wanting relationship, parenting guidance.
I do not see men or couples, EAP, substance abuse, depression, psychosis, or any further serious issues.
I see clients as a hammock that has four bars holding them up: Body, Mind, Emotions, and Spirit. We each have weights that we put in our hammocks, both positive and negative stressors. I try to strengthen each pole so that my clients can handle the weight in their “hammocks”.
Body: Breathing, to slower heart rate, exercise to lessen cortisol and create endorphins, sleep that regulates mood and focus. Physical history, medications, etc.
Mind: Identifying the irrational thoughts that we all have, that contribute to stressors. Biblio therapies, communication skills, career development.
Emotions: Process how to express emotions, how they affect thinking, feeling, and perceiving. Need for positive peer group, and community.
Spirit: Opportunity to explore spiritual growth, especially when your body, mind, and emotions are worn out!
I have been counseling a licensed counselor since 1997, and actively counseling for the past 27 yrs!!!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Family of Origin Issues, Women's Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
License information
VA LPC 0701002629
Reviews
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Lori is an excellent therapist. She gets to the heart of the problem and offers invaluable tools to help. She has helped me sort out some difficult situations. Thank you!
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Lori always had a plan every week. She kept me informed with resources. I feel like I got the best therapist I could have had. I would highly recommend Lori to someone in need of therapy.
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
With Lori in just one session so far and she immediately dive into it but also respected the fact it was my first session ever. She knew how to make me feel comfortable laughing with me but also be strong with me to guide me through the experience. Perfect experience and highly recommend.
Written on Jul 01, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Lori is compassionate, warm and Overall excellent.
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Lori has been simply amazing for me in so many aspects. She asked me early on what my learning style was and that helped to structure our sessions and learn new strategies more efficiently. She listens to my concerns and comes up with just the right worksheet or advice to help me each time. Also, she has a warm and fun personality that makes it easy to connect and I really look forward to our sessions each week!
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lori has such a supportive, positive energy. She helps guide me through my emotions, helps me to put words to what I’m feeling and stay goal oriented. With each session, I learn a new skill to sift thru my emotions and/or communicate them in an effective manner.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues